Sphamandla Mseleku
Finance Manager
Pretoria
Summary
Finance professional with 4+ years’ experience in financial management, reporting, and compliance across multinational and local environments. Skilled in preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax submissions, and consolidations in line with IFRS and SARS requirements. Strong background in process improvement, budgeting, and internal controls, with proven ability to lead teams and partner with auditors. Proficient in SAP, Sage, Xero, and advanced Excel.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Finance Manager
KCC Group (Pty) Ltd
01.2025 - Current
- Lead preparation and review of annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and the Companies Act.
- Manage corporate and individual tax submissions, including provisional tax, and SARS compliance matters.
- Consolidate monthly branch-level reporting into group statements, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Liaise with external auditors during statutory audits, providing reconciliations, working papers, and supporting schedules.
- Oversee payroll tax matters, and the submission of tax directives.
- Implemented financial controls, SOPs, and compliance processes aligned with IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
- Provide financial insights through budgeting, variance analysis, and management reports to support decision-making.
- Mentor junior staff, enhancing financial capability across the team.
Accounts Payable Accountant
Volvo Group Trucks Southern Africa
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Supported the preparation of year-end financial statements by producing reconciliations, working papers, and audit schedules.
- Assisted with monthly reporting packs and ensured compliance with IFRS for AP-related accounts.
- Managed supplier accounts, reconciliations, and VAT queries in line with SARS requirements.
- Oversaw the fixed asset register and supported CapEx monitoring.
- Ensured the accuracy of purchase orders, invoices, and payments through the SAP three-way matching process.
- Collaborated with internal teams and external auditors to maintain compliance and resolve financial queries.
- Achieved cost savings by improving processes and controls in accounts payable and procurement.
Residence Assistant/Administrator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed residence administration, ensuring compliance with policies and reporting requirements.
- Compiled reports and coordinated student development programs.
Finance & Procurement Intern
ETDP SETA (UKZN)
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted with procurement compliance, supplier evaluation, and tax clearance verification.
- Conducted financial data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Supported implementation of procurement policies and financial risk mitigation.
Library Assistant
University of KwaZulu-Natal
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed administrative and financial duties, including fee collections and reconciliations.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Finance, Banking & Investment Management
UKZN
01.2022
BCom Honours - Supply Chain Management
UKZN
01.2021
BCom - Finance & Supply Chain Management
UKZN
01.2019
Skills
Annual Financial Statements (IFRS, Companies Act)
Tax Compliance (Income Tax, Provisional Tax, Payroll Taxes)
Financial Reporting & Audit Preparation
Accounts Payable/Receivable Management
Budgeting, Variance Analysis & Cost Control
Internal Controls & Risk Management
Business Process Improvement
Software: SAP, Sage, Xero, Advanced Excel
Certification
Generative Artificial Intelligence at SAP
References
Available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Developed a Fixed Asset Cloud App at Volvo Group, reducing costs and improving asset tracking.
- Successfully led finance team of 4 at KCC Group, delivering improved financial reporting processes.
- Implemented expense tracking and cost reduction initiatives, enhancing budget management.
Timeline
CIMA- Management Level
03-2026
Finance Manager
KCC Group (Pty) Ltd
01.2025 - Current
Accounts Payable Accountant
Volvo Group Trucks Southern Africa
02.2022 - 12.2024
Finance & Procurement Intern
ETDP SETA (UKZN)
06.2021 - 05.2022
Residence Assistant/Administrator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2021 - 12.2022
Library Assistant
University of KwaZulu-Natal
03.2020 - 01.2021
BCom Honours - Supply Chain Management
UKZN
BCom - Finance & Supply Chain Management
UKZN
Postgraduate Diploma - Finance, Banking & Investment Management
UKZN